Payton Carroll
About Me
Payton Carroll is a dancer and choreographer from Pittsburgh, PA. She attended Mercyhurst University on both academic and artistic scholarships and earned a B.F.A in Dance and a B.A. in Arts Management. It was here that she trained under the tutelage of renowned faculty and guest artists including Gina Patterson, Jeffrey Marc Rockland, Steve Rooks, Jennifer McNamara, C. Noelle Partusch, Mark Santillano, Solveig Santillano, and Tauna Hunter. She has performed as a member of The Mercyhurst Dancers, in the Pittsburgh performances of Broadway Across America’s production of the Wizard of Oz and has acted as captain of Mercyhurst University’s Dance Team. Post graduation, Payton began her professional career working as a singer/dancer on multiple contracts at Hersheypark through RWS Entertainment Group. Currently, Payton is a dancer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Height: 5"8'
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Currently Based Out Of: Tampa, FL
Education: Mercyhurst University
Degrees: BFA Dance / BA Arts Management
Experience
The Wizard of Oz | Broadway Across America | Pittsburgh, PA
Munchkin
ICONS | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Dancer
Mardi Gras | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Dancer/Parade Performer
Christmas Candylane | RWS Entertainment Group | Hershey Park
Singer/Dancer/Assistant Company Manager
Glow Dance Party | RWS Entertainment Group | Hershey Park
Singer/Dancer
Swan Lake | Mercyhurst Dancers | Staged by Jennifer McNamara
Spanish Soloist/Townsperson
Pittsburgh's Santa Spectacular | Michele Fester, Choreographer
Dancer
Training
Mercyhurst University, Michele’s Dance Center, fireWALL dance theatre, Allegro Ballet Academy, Sunburst School of Music
Ballet/Pointe
Aygul Abougaliev, Nurlan Abougaliev, Lesley Bories-Scalise, Kim Carroll, Matthew Christensen, Tauna Hunter, Jennifer McNamara, Amanda Myers, Sarah Navarro, C. Noelle Partusch, Brena Price, Ashley Wickert
Jazz
Elisa Alaio, Kim Carroll, Carly DiCola, Danielle Kaiser, Amanda Myers, Mark Santillano, Ashley Wickert
Tap
Michele Fester, Amanda Myers, Mark Santillano
Modern
Mark Santillano, Solveig Santillano
Choreography
Jennifer McNamara, Solveig Santillano
Conditioning
Elisa Alaio, Pam Cusano, Jennifer McNamara, Solveig Santillano, Jeanine Stright
Voice
Alexandra Aks, Royce Strider
Summer Workshops/Master Classes/Residencies
Point Park University International Summer Dance, American College Dance Association, Mercyhurst Summer Dance Experience, Steps on Broadway, Broadway Dance Center
Ballet/Pointe
Maria Caruso, Emily Ferguson, Tess Hoekstra, Jay Kim, Michael Patterson, Kathleen Reau, Susan Stowe
Jazz/Hip Hop
Emily Borschers, Tiffanie Carson, Liam Fitzpatrick, Kenna Morris Garcia, Kiesha Lalama, Jill Lazzini, Kiki Lucas, Ade Obayomi, Britta Peterson, Jeff Shade, Max Stone
Modern
Douglas Bentz, Clarence Brooks, Garfield Lemonius, Judith Leifer-Bentz, Jason McDole, Steve Rooks
Other
Alice Blumenfeld (Flamenco), Christina Carminucci (Tap), Stacey Garrastazu (Hip Hop), Kara Louis (Rockette)
Related Experience
Mercyhurst University
B.F.A. Degree in Dance, B.A. Degree in Arts Management, GPA 3.9, Dance Merit and Academic Scholarships, Dean’s List Recipient, Summer Dance Experience Arts Administrative Intern, Ambassador, Honors Program, Dance OutReach President, Dance Team Captain, National Honors Society for Dance Arts, University Choir, Choreography Classes, Dance Club, Campus Ministry
Michele's Dance Center
Substitute Teacher, Student Assistant
North Hills Drama Club
Dance Captain, Choreography Assistant
Special Skills
Singing (Mezzo Soprano), Acting, Swing, Partnering, Sewing, Clarinet, Arts Administration